flu
Pronunciation: [fluː]
Word
Context: "health"
(noun) a short word for influenza, which is a sickness that makes you feel very tired and gives you a cough, fever, and sometimes a headache. You can catch it easily from other people when they are sick.
Example
Last winter, I had the flu and had to stay home for a week.
Example
I never get the flu because I always get my flu shot.
Example
What should I do if I think I have the flu?
Context: "informal language"
(noun) a casual or slang term for a feeling of sickness or discomfort, not strictly tied to influenza. It can be used to describe any mild illness that makes you feel unwell.
Example
She is feeling flu today, so she decided to rest at home.
Example
I don’t feel flu at all; I am ready to go out and play!
Example
Do you think you might catch the flu after being outside in the cold?
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